Race Recap Elite NextGen Series
Michigan International Speedway
Fri, Nov 7, 2025Round 1
Hinton Takes the Checkered Flag at Michigan International Speedway
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
14
🔄Laps
94
⏱Avg Lap Time
41.660
🟡Cautions
1
⚠️Caution Laps
3
🔀Lead Changes
11
🛡️Clean Runners
8
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
12
Winner Spotlight
CustomBrandon M Hinton
P1 Finish

Brandon M Hinton
Started P2 • Inc 0

Tom Ringer
Started P3 • Inc 0

Ryan Philbrick
Started P1 • Inc 0
Race Story
Brandon M Hinton captured the victory at Michigan International Speedway in RFRL Elite NextGen Series action, navigating 11 lead changes across a competitive field of 14 cars to take the checkered flag from P2.
After starting in the 2 position, Brandon M Hinton methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Tom Ringer secured second place, just behind Brandon M Hinton. Ryan Philbrick rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Cody Deak, who gained 6 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 1 caution, covering 3 laps, while 8 of 14 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
The tight competition saw 12 of 14 cars finish on the lead lap, a testament to the quality of the field.
With the win, Brandon M Hinton adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Cody Deak13
▲ +6Brian Sousa60
▲ +5Shaun Dionne3
▲ +2Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 0x | 40 |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 0x | 35 |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | 06 | Ryan Philbrick | 0x | 34 |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | 13 | Cody Deak | 0x | 33 |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 99 | Christian Clark | 0x | 32 |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 0x | 31 |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | ![]() | Chuck Burley | 0x | 30 |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 73 | John W Crosby | 4x | 29 |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 69 | Todd Parent | 4x | 28 |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 4x | 27 |
| 11 | 9 | -2 | 14 | Jacob L Williams | 3x | 26 |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | 09 | jonathan McIntosh | 8x | 25 |
| 13 | 13 | 0 | ![]() | Victor Etheridge | 4x | 24 |
| 14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | Brayden C Drewery | 0x | — |

